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Grid Painting! Ages 3+

Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Art, Colors & Shapes, Colors and Shapes, Process Art, Science

The boys really enjoyed this art activity! I challenged them to come up with a different color for each square only using red, yellow, blue, black and white. At first they thought it was impossible, but once they started mixing they couldn’t believe how many colors they came up with. They were even naming their new colors as they mixed them! The grid rack is from an art drying rack.

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Materials:

2 Poster Boards

Paint (Yellow, Red, Blue, White, Black)
Grid Rack
Paint Brushes
Cup for water
Paper Towel

I loved watching the excitement on the boys faces as they came up with new colors. They were so excited that they started naming their colors! I gave them each a cup of water and a paper towel. When they wanted to mix a new color they would wash their brush in the water and then dry it with the paper towel.

They were very proud of their final product! Definitely going to frame this for our playroom!

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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